African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)
@ALMA_2030
ALMA is a groundbreaking coalition of African Heads of State and Government working across country and regional borders to eliminate malaria by 2030.
If #COVID taught us anything, it’s that a local outbreak can become a global crisis. The @GlobalFund goes beyond fighting #HIV, #TB & #malaria, it strengthens health systems and supports 100+ countries to detect, prevent & respond to future pandemics. Investing in the Global…
At #WHA78 in Geneva, ALMA’s @JoyPhumaphi_ moderated the official side event: “Adapting to Climate Change to End Infectious Diseases.” Co-hosted by France, Rwanda, Amref, MMV & Unitaid, the event explored how #climatechange is driving the spread of diseases like #malaria,…
We're closer than ever to eliminating trachoma by 2030! New @WHO data shows the SAFE strategy (surgery, antibiotics, facial cleanliness, environmental improvement) has driven a 93% drop in trachoma risk over 23 years. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4m634rT #UniteActEliminate
Today, @IPAWorldorg's “Innovation and Action for Immunization and Child Survival Forum” is underway in Maputo,🇲🇿. As the forum calls for stronger efforts to overcome barriers to equitable immunisation and improve #childsurvival, we reflect on the power of the #RMNCAH scorecard…
As donor support shrinks, #Africa must lead in tackling #NTDs - still affecting 1.6B+ globally, with 40% of the burden in Africa. In our new @natAfrica1 article w/ @_AfricanUnion & @CombatNTDs, we call on AU Member States to reclaim full ownership of their NTD agendas. Read…
Marking 4 incredible years of youth-led action! Across all 47 counties, united by one mission: ending malaria for good. We’re not waiting for the future — We are the change-makers of now. 💥🙌🏽 #MyKEMYCStory
In an instalment of the #YoungScientistsNetwork webinar by @TargetMalaria, @ObetaOdinaka, vice-chair of the ALMA Youth Advisory Council (AYAC - @malariacorps) shares his inspiring 8-year journey in #malaria advocacy. From what first motivated him to join the fight, to the…
Launched to mobilise political will, private sector & communities, #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe is now active in 30+ African countries. In a joint op-ed, @JoyPhumaphi_ & @YacineDjibo reflect on its impact on the continental #malaria fight. But the fight isn’t over. As we head…
In Kilifi🇰🇪, the #malaria scorecard flagged low IPTp uptake (22%) & net use (64%) - rooted in deep myths. Rather than dismiss beliefs, the county teamed up with elders, artists & youth groups. Through music, theatre & community dialogues, they shifted mindsets. The impact?…
Congrats to Senegal 🇸🇳on receiving @WHO certification for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, just days after 🇧🇮 Burundi! That’s 10 AU countries (+🇲🇦) now trachoma-free & 24 that have eliminated at least one NTD. We can indeed #BeatNTDs!
Last week, we had the pleasure of joining @MinofHealthUG, @WHOUganda & partners to validate the findings of Uganda’s Mid-Term Malaria Programme Review & endorse the aide-mémoire. We commend 🇺🇬’s strong leadership, which has helped reduce inpatient #malaria mortality by 39% &…
Congratulations to Burundi on receiving @WHO certification for eliminating #trachoma as a public health problem! This achievement makes 🇧🇮 the 8th country in @WHOAFRO to reach this important milestone & marks the first-ever elimination of an NTD in the country!…
Tanzania’s economy is rising, but malaria still threatens its people, the engine of that growth. Hon. Jenista Mhagama & Eng. Leodegar Tenga call for bold, local leadership & financing to #endmalaria for good. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4kw3RRI
